Crime Rate in Great Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Great Bridge, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Bridge crime rate of 4.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Bridge, encompassing approximately 28,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (4.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Bridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Ferguson Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Bevan Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Great Bridge?

To understand the safety of Great Bridge, we need to analyze Great Bridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Great Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1332 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Bridge had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,440 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Great Bridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Great Bridge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Bridge has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Great Bridge crimes were 1,332. The crime rate of Great Bridge in 2024 was 46.07 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Bridge were around 1,440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.81 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)
West Bromwich Central306 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng209 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria242 22,488 32,352 3
Langley145 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls174 62,115 41,930 9
Wednesbury South188 42,115 52,121 5
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 71,799 91,968 7
Princes End136 121,903 81,950 8
Cradley Heath and Old Hill141 91,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green122 151,567 101,571 11
Abbey139 101,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath138 111,466 121,512 12
Blackheath128 131,309 161,377 17
Friar Park108 161,244 171,450 14
Smethwick106 171,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale61 23932 221,295 18
Bristnall85 201,151 181,182 19
Rowley88 181,097 191,140 20
Great Barr with Yew Tree87 19859 23994 23
Newton84 21956 201,128 21
Tividale42 24943 211,093 22
Old Warley78 22854 24896 24

Great Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 202415
July 202416
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 540 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202547
January 202540
December 202437
November 202433
October 202447
September 202438
July 202453
June 202498
May 202463
April 202435

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 20247
July 202410
June 202426
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
July 20248
June 202428
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
July 202422
June 202428
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 202417
April 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Great Bridge in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Bridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ferguson Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Bevan Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beech Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Powis Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Clarkes Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
9. Edward Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Gilson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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